Tag: Secrist Gallery

Expo ’74: Then and Now

Expo ’74: Then and Now

Expo at Eastern: World’s Fair Collections from the EWU Archives | Monday, April 15 – Friday, April 26 | JFK Secrist Gallery Visit an exhibit in the JFK Secrist Gallery to see how a World’s Fair in Spokane spurred the use of an Eastern dorm to house visitors, featured a Folklife Festival next to the

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National Farmworker Awareness Week

National Farmworker Awareness Display in JFK March 29-April7

National Farmworker Awareness Week (NFAW) is a week of action for community members to honor the important contributions done by farmworkers and raise awareness about the issues they face. Part of EWU C.A.M.P.’s National Farmworker Awareness Week. Events include: March 29 – April 7: Library Display | Secrist Gallery, JFK Library March 29 – April

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Rococo Repoussé: Student Work Display, ART 313

Rococo Repoussé: Student Work Display, ART 313

The students of ART 313 “Art Across Time: 17th century-Present” investigated the complex nuances associated with the Rococo movement. Examining French aristocracy, the influence of 18th century Chinese design, and exploring the delicate intricacies of passion, students dove into the labyrinth of iconography that is “Rococo.” While conducting scholarly research on specific works of art,

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Fresco Secco to Buon Fresco: Student Work Display

November 21, 2023

Fresco Secco to Buon Fresco: Student Work Display

The students of ART 312 “Art Across Time: Prehistory-17th Century” have engaged with the rise of Fresco Secco (dry fresco) and the transition to Buon Fresco (wet fresco) in ancient art. Upon learning about frescoes created by the ancient Minoans through the Roman Empire, students conducted research into the techniques, purpose, and locations of specific

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Early Writing and Cylinder Seals: Student Work Display, ART 312

Image of Secrist Gallery with Cylinder Seals on display.

The students of ART 312 “Art Across Time: Prehistory-17th century” spent weeks engaged in the analysis of artifacts containing ancient writing. Ranging from Sumerian Cuneiform to Egyptian hieroglyphics, students not only ascertained how early writing cultivated cultural progress, but investigated unique methodologies employed to disperse ancient text, such as cylinder seals. Each student conducted independent

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Dia de los Muertos Altar Display to Honor EWU Faculty and Staff

Dia de los Muertos Altar Display to Honor EWU Faculty and Staff

Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, 2023 | JFK Secrist Gallery Dia de los Muertos Altar Display to Honor EWU Faculty and Staff The Chicana/o/x Studies Program, with support from the EWU Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and JFK Library, is hosting a Dia de los Muertos community altar display. The altar will honor EWU

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Art Prints from Students in Summer Bridge

September 21, 2023

Print works from Students of 2023 Summer Bridge Program

Summer Bridge at EWU, designed for incoming freshmen, provided an opportunity to explore campus, meet faculty and staff, and get an early glimpse at our amazing services, programs, and campus life! One Summer Bridge segment had the chance to sample printmaking with the EWU Art Department. These student works are on display in the JFK

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Visit the ‘Sacred Spirits’ Exhibit

Visit the ‘Sacred Spirits’ Exhibit

‘Sacred Spirits’ Exhibit Celebrates Cultures

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National Farmworker Awareness Display

National Farmworker Awareness Display

March 24 – April 7 | Secrist Gallery The Libraries and Archives and Special Collections is honored to collaborate with EWU C.A.M.P. (College Assistance Migrant Program) in the creation of this special display comprised of cultural, artistic, and informational resources pertaining to farmworkers. Other events in the week include: March 24 – April 7 |

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